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I have removed the gas tank door and chrome trim ring from the rear deck on my 77.preping for a body removal.Now I see and feel the rubber pc.right below the deck.,around the gas cap and filler.Is there anything I don't see that will interfere with body removal?

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Posted: 5/4/07 3:30pmMessage 2 of 13

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The rubber boot attaches to the tank and not the body. You didn't need to take any of the stuff off around it. Redwingvette2007-05-04 15:30:54

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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Posted: 5/5/07 4:10amMessage 3 of 13

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Thanks Brian, I removed the door because body is getting media blasted real soon.I didn't know if the bubber "bladder" was attached to underside of rear deck either.Thanks to you I now know.BTW, what's the estimated HP on your motor? Best Regards,Mike

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Posted: 5/5/07 5:54amMessage 4 of 13

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Not sure but I would guess in the 275hp range. Desk top dyno put it at 300 but that probably high.

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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Posted: 5/17/07 6:56pmMessage 5 of 13

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Benelli 22

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Vette(s): 1970 Vette Convertible, driver 1981 Vette, driver

I need to take the body off my 70 convertible in order to replace the front half of the frame. Is removing the body a reasonable job for an amateur? I have the garage space to do the job and found on the internet the specs for building a storage rack for the body while it is off the frame. How many hours are involved in getting the body off the car?

Dave

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Posted: 5/19/07 7:55amMessage 6 of 13

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Benelli 22, It is not as hard as we make it sound. It will take time and is better if you have help but I had never done it before and I did it by myself. My brother did come over and help me put the body back on the frame when it was time.

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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Posted: 5/21/07 6:18pmMessage 7 of 13

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Benelli 22

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Redwingvette,

Thanks for the encouragement. Most everyone I spoke with has made this into a HUGE deal. Is there a web site or reference that gives step by step instruction?

Dave

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Posted: 5/21/07 7:18pmMessage 8 of 13

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Not really but mine has some good tips. Check out the body-off page.

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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Posted: 5/23/07 6:42pmMessage 9 of 13

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hello Redwingvette,

Thanks for the pictures and the step by step list of items to disconnect. I printed out the list for future reference. I don't plan on getting into this until the middle of the summer, but I'm collecting info for now.

I see you have a T-top. My Vette is a convertible. I'm told that I need to support the rear end of the car when lifting because all the weight is torqued along the bottom of the doors. Do you know anything about this?

I notice the cart that you put the body on while working on the frame. Did you have plan ahead of time, or just build the cart to fit the job?

I couldn't tell from the pictures...did you use two chain hoists to lift the body?

Also I'm thinking about swapping out the motor when I do this because my car is a 1970 but has a 1977 engine. I'll swap out the motor is I can find one at a price that I can afford.

Dave

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Posted: 5/25/07 3:13amMessage 10 of 13

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